A tourist takes pictures of the House of Prayer for All Nations, commonly known as Chicken Church, a unique building originally intended as a prayer house but now a popular tourist attraction in Magelang, Central Java on January 31, 2025, (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP)
Malaysia:
* Anti-corruption rally: PM gave green light, no need for cops to call up participants, says PKR Youth
* Petrol company hosts CNY open house, donates RM1mil to various causes
* MACC intensifies efforts to uncover other vape smuggling syndicates
* Uphold love, respect, appreciation for fellow citizens in taking country forward, says Anwar
* Worker in Penang killed, another in serious condition after exposure to dangerous chemicals
* Minimum wage increase: MEF urges businesses not to hike prices
* World silat champ Thamaraj among three recipients of Army award
* Kuantan uni student loses nearly RM150,000 to phone scam
* Army considers relaxing conditions for intake of young recruits
* Floods: Situation improves in Sabah, worsens in Sarawak
* JDT cruise into fourth Malaysia Cup final after Terengganu win
* Cops looking for three to help probe into Jalan Klang Lama car ramming incident
* The Hague Group: Malaysia calls for full implementation of Jan 15 ceasefire agreement
* US tariff concerns weigh on ringgit, forecast RM4.41-RM4.44 against greenback next week
* PKR president, deputy president posts may not be contested at party polls, says Shamsul Iskandar
Singapore:
* Nvidia-Deepseek: Singapore expects companies to comply with laws in the country
* Singaporean sustains head, body injuries after defending family from attackers in Johor; one suspect arrested
* Meth addict slashes Singaporean in Kluang
* Fomo or true love? Here’s how young fans are spending their money
* Nvidia expected to abide by US export curbs and Singapore laws, says ministry
* Singapore's MRT, LRT ridership surpasses pre-Covid-19 levels for first time in 2024
Indonesia:
* Indonesia deforestation rises for third year running, says NGO
* Jakartans skeptical of Pramono’s plan to address air pollution
* TikTok’s bold gamble in Indonesia
* Rats! More rodents are infesting cities, as warmer temperatures mean more rat babies
Thailand:
* Thailand's rice exports hit six-year high in 2024; 13 per cent increase from 2023
* Israeli doctors say five freed Thai hostages in ‘fair’ health after 15 months
* Thailand's Don Mueang airport worker arrested for Molotov cocktail attack on hospital
* Thailand unveil five mascots for December SEA Games
Philippines:
* The pioneering science linking climate to weather disasters
* Philippines arrests 100 suspects in online scam farm raid
* Filipino construction foreman killed by colleague in Compostela over jealousy
* Vatican names Majayjay Church in Laguna, Philippines a minor basilica
Vietnam:
* Vietnamese coast guard rescues Filipino sailor in distress
* Prayer and dance: Hundreds of millions in Asia celebrate Year of the Snake
* Communist party of Vietnam chief attends launch of spring tree planting festival in Ninh Binh
* Two young children drown in local pond in Dak Nong, Vietnam
Myanmar:
* Myanmar's conversation efforts save endangered Bengal tiger population
* International community condemns Myanmar military regime on coup anniversary
* Myanmar: Election plan risks ‘bloodbath’
* State of emergency extended again in Myanmar
Cambodia:
* Cambodia detains 1,311 drug suspects, seizing over 423 kg of narcotics in January
* Cambodia arrests foreigner for drug possession, seizing over 47 kg of narcotics
* Self-service ticket machines launched at Angkor park
Laos:
* Laos traditionally-crafted bamboo brooms earn national recognition
* Soaring PM2.5 levels pose health risks in Laos
* Vientiane strives to combat human trafficking
Brunei:
* Proton powers up in Brunei
* International cruise tourists praise Bruneians and their politeness
AseanPlus:
* Malaysia to work with Japan under Ceapad's framework for Gaza reconstruction
* Malaysian godfather of rock Amy Search to have his own solo concert at Axiata Arena on April 26
* US authorities nab South Korean convicted of possessing material depicting minors in sexually explicit conduct: White House
* DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng gets hero’s welcome in Lunar New Year hometown visit
* Abandoned disabled China girl sells hairpins on street, dreams of trip with grandma
* Sacred strokes that mark salvation in India's incredible religious festival
* Stop your showers and laundry, 1.2 million urged in Japan's Saitama prefecture
* 19-year-old rape survivor succumbs to injuries in Ernakulam, India
* South Korea's language museum catches fire
* Taiwan bans government agencies from using DeepSeek
* Tourism flourishes in Macau during Chinese New Year holiday
* Brisk business for pet sitters in China during CNY despite dismal economy
* ‘Do what’s right and don’t be greedy,’ Lunar New Year prophecy tells Hongkongers
* China’s ‘road-tripping auntie’ vows to keep going after divorce comes through
* Trump’s halt to foreign aid rattles humanitarian groups across Asia and their US partners
* 11 killed, 15 injured in Punjab road accident, state CM expresses shock
* Hong Kong hotels’ Lunar New Year occupancy rates above 90% but few big spenders
* First Guillain-Barre Syndrome case in Telangana reported; state of Jharkhand on high alert
* Looking for the coolest travel destinations? Try these cold hotspots in China
* Taiwan plastic surgeon performs self-vasectomy as ‘gift for wife’, sparks heated debate
* Modi turns to India's vast middle class to revive growth in rough global year
* Ex-members cry foul over Indian troupe joining Hong Kong Lunar New Year parade
* Year of the Snake: Hong Kong firms use lai see envelopes as marketing tool in digital era
* Former chief priest of Nagasaki temple relieved after seeing recovered stolen Buddha statue at South Korea temple
* Opinion: OpenAI accuses China of stealing its content, the same accusation that authors have made against OpenAI
* Trump’s commerce secretary pick vows to keep China from using US tech to ‘compete with us’
* Cricket - India clinch T20 series against England amid substitute drama
